Do you know what to do if you receive divorce papers in Louisville? What should you know if you’ve been unexpectedly served with a divorce?
The most important thing you should know if you receive divorce papers in Louisville is they can’t be simply ignored. You have been given a relatively short time to reply (20 days). If you choose to ignore the divorce filing and fail to submit a reply to the Court your ex will almost always get everything they’ve asked for. This applies to everything from child custody (or none), child support and maintenance to the division of assets and debts including your own retirement.
There are several important pieces of information noted in the opening page(s) of the document. If you receive divorce papers in Louisville it is important to notice the specific Court in Louisville where your divorce was filed and the time frame you have to respond to the petition. The petition should show if your former spouse has an attorney or if the divorce petition was filed on their own.
You need to prepare a thorough response which addresses each numbered statement contained within the petition. You are able to propose different solutions for every issue addressed within the divorce petition. Offer your own proposal regarding the children, support, debts and assets, even the pets.
You also need to know you don’t have to face this alone. Dodd & Dodd has helped clients to respond to divorce petitions for decades here in Louisville. We provide sound advice and help you to assert your own rights, interests and preferences. You’ll feel a little better after learning more about the process and the strategies for managing the emotions, finances, disagreements and issues ahead.
If you receive divorce papers in Louisville we invite you to review the strong recommendations of our former clients and contact us or call 502-584-1108 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced divorce and family law attorneys.
